Antônio Carlos Júnior

Antônio Carlos Júnior
Born Antônio Carlos Júnior
March 16, 1990
João Pessoa, Paraíba, Brazil
Other names Cara de Sapato (portuguese for Shoe Face)
Nationality Brazilian
Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight 205 lb (93 kg; 14 st 9 lb)
Division Heavyweight (2013– 2014), Light Heavyweight (2014-present)
Reach 80.0 in (203 cm)[1]
Style Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu , Boxing
Fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Team Nova União
American Top Team
Rank Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[2]
Years active 2013–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total 5
Wins 4
By submission 3
By decision 1
Losses 1
By decision 1
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
last updated on: July 31, 2013
Antônio Carlos Júnior
Medal record
Competitor for  Brazil
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
World Championship
Gold 2010 California, USA      -94kg
Gold 2010 California, USA      Absolute
Bronze 2011 California, USA      -94kg
Bronze 2012 California, USA      Absolute
Pan American Championship
Gold 2012 California, USA      Absolute
World Cup
Bronze 2012 Abu Dhabi, UAE      -100kg

Antônio "Cara de Sapato" Carlos Júnior (born March 16, 1990), is a Brazilian mixed martial artist who competes in the Light Heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. A professional MMA competitor since 2013, Cara de Sapato is a Brazilian jiu jitsu black belt. A multiple champion in jiu jitsu, Carlos Júnior was World Cup Champion in 2006 (at blue junior) and 2x World Champion in 2010 (weight & absolute at brown belt).[3] He is the winner of The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 3 Heavyweight tournament.[2]

Mixed martial arts career

The Ultimate Fighter

On February 26, 2014 it was revealed that Carlos Júnior was selected to be a participant on The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 3.[4] Cara de Sapato defeated Guilherme Viana via TKO (punches) to move into the Ultimate Fighter house, and become an official cast member.[5]

Carlos Júnior was selected as the first pick (second overall) of coach Wanderlei Silva to be a part of Team Wanderlei. In his second Heavyweight fight of the season, Cara de Sapato was selected to fight Edgard Castaldelli Filho and won via knockout (punch) with only twelve seconds of fight in the first round.[6] He was then scheduled to face Marcos Rogério de Lima "Pezão" for a spot in the final against Vitor Miranda He defeated Lima by submission (rear-naked choke).[7]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Carlos Júnior made his UFC debut on May 31, 2014 at The Ultimate Fighter Brazil 3 Finale against Vitor Miranda[8] to determine the winner of The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 3 Heavyweight Tournament. He won the fight via unanimous decision.[9]

Carlos Júnior made his light heavyweight debut against Patrick Cummins on December 20, 2014 at UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. Dollaway.[10] He lost the fight by unanimous decision.

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

Mixed martial arts record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 4–1 Patrick Cummins Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. Dollaway December 20, 2014 3 5:00 Barueri, Brazil Light Heavyweight debut.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 4–0 Vitor Miranda Decision (unanimous) The Ultimate Fight Brazil 3 Finale: Miocic vs. Maldonado May 31, 2014 3 5:00 São Paulo, Brazil Won The Ultimate Fighter Brazil 3 Heavyeweight Tournament.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 3–0 Ednaldo Novaes Submission (armbar) Champion Fights 2 October 26, 2013 1 4:16 Salvador, Brazil
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 2–0 Geronimo Oliveira Submission (arm-triangle choke) Imperium - MMA Pro 6 September 14, 2013 1 1:41 Feira de Santana, Brazil
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 1–0 Celivaldo da Silva Submission (arm-triangle choke) Nordeste MMA 1 July 20, 2013 1 1:02 Salvador, Brazil

Mixed martial arts exhibition record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 3–0 Marcos Rogério de Lima Submission (rear-naked choke) The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 3 May 18, 2014 (airdate) 1 3:22 São Paulo, Brazil The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 3 semifinal round.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 2–0 Edgard Castaldelli Filho KO (punch) The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 3 March 30, 2014 (airdate) 1 0:12 São Paulo, Brazil The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 3 preliminary round.
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 1–0 Guilherme Viana TKO (punches) The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 3 March 9, 2014 (airdate) 1 2:32 São Paulo, Brazil The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil 3 elimination round.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "UFC: Miocic vs. Maldonado Print Fight Card". ufc.com. Retrieved 2014-09-08.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Damon Martin (June 1, 2014). "Antonio Carlos Jr. dominant in victory to claim 'TUF Brazil 3' crown". FOX Sports.
  3. ↑ http://www.bjjee.com/interview/antonio-carlos-junior-aka-cara-de-sapato-on-his-funny-nickname-training-with-the-beasts-at-check-mat/
  4. ↑ http://globoesporte.globo.com/lutas/tuf-brasil/noticia/2014/02/conheca-os-32-participantes-da-terceira-temporada-do-tuf-brasil.html
  5. ↑ http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1986978-tuf-brazil-3-episode-1-results-and-recap-wanderlei-sonnen-evaluate-talent
  6. ↑ http://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/TUF-Brazil-3-Recap-Episode-4-65963
  7. ↑ http://fightgameblog.com/2014/05/ultimate-fighter-brazil-3-episode-11-recap/
  8. ↑ http://www.mmamania.com/2014/5/29/5762370/tuf-brazil-3-finale-fight-card-vitor-miranda-vs-antonio-carlos-jr
  9. ↑ http://mmajunkie.com/2014/06/tuf-brazil-3-finale-results-photos-antonio-carlos-jr-dominates-vitor-miranda
  10. ↑ http://www.mmafighting.com/2014/10/1/6880359/patrick-cummins-meets-tuf-brazil-3-winner-antonio-carlos-junior-at

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